The Tars (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1934, The Tars is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Jaap Speyer, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. After serving in the Royal Navy, Manus, Toon and Dries return to Amsterdam working-class quarter 'the Jordaan'. Back home, they find out things have changed while they were gone; Manus's girl Jans has been unfaithful to him, Toon's father now rejects him on account of his dissolute life and barmaid Auntie Piet has been cooking up a scheme to ruin Dries' relationship with his girl Greet.
Who’s in it. The Tars stars Willy Castello as Dries, Johan Kaart as Manus, Jan Van Ees as Toon and Fien de la Mar as Jans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Tars sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tars page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tars (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tars worth watching?
- The Tars holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tars?
- The Tars stars Willy Castello, Johan Kaart, Jan Van Ees, Fien de la Mar and Susie Klein.
- When was The Tars released?
- The Tars was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.